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NYC Youth Journalism Coalition

A monthly newsletter of the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, by Lyric Thomas and Sophie Mode

⛱ August 2024

Hello Subscriber First Name!

Welcome to the tenth edition of our monthly newsletter, The Inkling! Keep reading for news from the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, including major momentum from City Hall, YJC in the news, summer updates, student opportunities, and a student reporting spotlight.

🎤 Momentum at City Hall!

High school student journalists joined City Council leaders for a photo following Speaker Adrienne Adams’ pre-meeting press conference yesterday. Photo by Emil Cohen, New York City Council Media Unit

In a huge day for youth journalism in New York City, the City Council passed Resolution 0372 yesterday, calling on the New York City Department of Education to provide support for a student news publication at every high school. It passed unanimously with 25(!) co-sponsors. Student leaders joined Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member and lead sponsor Rita Joseph to celebrate this huge step.

📌 One Quick Ask

YJC is going to Austin, with just one minute of your help! We have submitted a proposal for a panel for the SXSW EDU conference in March 2025. The panel will be moderated by Sonali Kohli (guest speaker at our October 2023 coalition meeting!) and include YJC fellow Lyric Thomas, SJAG student leader Camila Sosa, and our City Hall champion Council Member Rita Joseph!

Please vote for us here to participate in the conference!

The team at The Bell has also submitted a proposal to record a live, student-hosted podcast at the conference. Vote for them here!

🗞 YJC in the News

NYC elected officials push for student newspapers at every high school by Giulia Heyward

“Young people can tell their stories,” Brooklyn City Councilmember Rita Joseph, who drafted the resolution, said during an interview with Gothamist on Tuesday. “We always say: They are their voices. So it’s time that we let them use their voices to tell the stories that matter to them.”

About 25% of NYC high schools have newspapers. City Council wants to see more. by Julian Shen-Berro

“This is a really important step towards youth journalism equity within New York City,” said Makenna Turner, a recent graduate of the Institute for Collaborative Education in Manhattan and a member of the coalition.

Why NYC elected officials want every public high school to have a school newspaper

Katina Paron: “Young people deserve to have a seat at the table on issues that affect them, and high school journalism, scholastic journalism is a step towards that.”

📚 School Nominations

Nominations are still open for the first cohort of Journalism for All! Participating high schools will receive access to a groundbreaking new journalism curriculum developed by experts at CUNY’s Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, teacher professional development, and additional support and resources from YJC member organizations.

You can nominate a school (including your own) at the link below. A nomination does not commit a school to anything. Once you fill out the form, we will contact the school directly to share more information about the initiative, including instructions on how to formally apply.

 NOMINATE A SCHOOL 

✏️ Featured Student Opportunities

Chalkbeat’s 2024-25 Student Voices Fellowship

Chalkbeat is thrilled to launch applications for its 2024-25 Student Voices Fellowship. This school year, we will be running our teen essay-writing program in New York City and, for the first time, in Detroit. We launched the paid fellowship three years ago to hear from teens, in their own words, about their lives and schools. Since then, fellows have explored the immigrant student experience from multiple angles, opened up about facing racism and Islamophobia, told us about the joys of embracing who they are, and described what it’s like to navigate grief and loss while still in high school. Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend. Application due August 30th.

Edisco Education Policy Writing

Saphron Initative is an education policy and advocacy youth organization launching our new publication Edisco! Are you a high-schooler looking to have your journalism published? Because we’re looking for talented and passionate writers who are interested in education and youth advocacy to come write for our first-ever issue!! If you’re interested, send a message to Koreb Tadesse by email (katadesse444@gmail.com) or LinkedIn to learn more. 

Service Learning Project Youth Board

Calling all civically-minded NYC high school students! Want to make a real impact on your city and develop valuable skills? Join the Service Learning Project (SLP) Youth Board! Projects will including driving voter registration, advocating for increased student voice in school policies and decision-making, pushing for the creation of youth-led action civics classes and after-school programs, launching campaigns on the social causes and issues most important to you, and more. We meet remotely every other week during the school year, making it easy to fit into your busy schedule. Our experienced facilitator will support you, but you and your fellow board members will drive the decision-making process. No prior experience is required – we're looking for passionate, motivated students who want to make a difference. This volunteer position can also help you fulfill your school's community service requirement. Ready to amplify your voice, build your skills, and create positive change in NYC? Apply to join the SLP Youth Board today and become part of a dynamic team of young leaders shaping the future of our city! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

NYJW Teen Journalism Fellowship

In this paid fellowship, participants (ages 15-18) will be reporting on news within their communities through the lens of a Jewish teen. Participants will be provided training and support in writing your article/multi-media piece. Application due September 10th.

CLARIFY News Reporting Internship for NYC High School Students - Fall 2024

This program offers training in public service reporting and news writing. Participants will collaborate in teams, and under the guidance of an instructor, receive training to report on a public service story. Student work has in the past been published in City Limits. Sessions will be held virtually two days a week, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with some on-site field trips scheduled throughout the program. Students will receive a stipend. Applications due September 9th.

The Teen Magazine Publishing Opportunity

The Teen Magazine is a digital magazine for teens, by teens, with an international audience and 130K+ monthly pageviews. As writers for The Teen Magazine, teens can become published authors, receive peer feedback, interview public figures (NYT best-selling authors, Netflix stars, business/nonprofit CEOs, etc), and so much more. Many of our teen writers have gone on to publish articles and reach 100K+ total pageviews, speak face-to-face and interview public figures, and collaborate with established brands. TTM also offers mentorship in the editorial industry, leadership experiences, and opportunities to build a writer's portfolio.

If you are interested in expanding your academic and writing resume, apply and mention that you were referred as part of the TTM Recruit Initiative. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Student Press Law Center event at the NY Times

The Student Press Law Center invites you to join us as our guest as we toast to SPLC’s 50th Anniversary. Mark your calendar for Oct. 22, 2024, at The New York Times in New York City for a celebration of student press freedom and a conversation with New York Times opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof. RSVP by September 22.

🔦 Spotlight on Student Reporting

NYC girls outperform boys in academics. But they’re unhappier in school.

By Liza Greenberg and Chalkbeat reporters Michael Elsen-Rooney and Kae Petrin

City’s Plan to Address Uber & Lyft Driver ‘Lockouts’ Won’t Resolve Crisis, Union Claims

By CLARIFY News Summer 2024 Reporters at City Limits

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